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By Judy Smestad-Nunn

BRICK - The township’s 2023 proposed capital budget includes funds for such things as dredging, building upgrades, and more.

year and 15-year bond ordinances, depending on the projected life cycle of each improvement or acquisition.

Some $8.5 million would be paid for with bonds or notes that the governing body votes for in the form of fiveyear, seven-year, 10-

One of the highlights of the budget includes adding a vestibule and covered patio to the new Senior Services Center on Aurora Place. The new center - the site of the former (Projects - See Page 5)

By Alyssa Riccardi

Schools Teachers and educational services were recognized as Governor’s Educator of the Year. cator of the Year for each school.

BRICK – A total of 24 teachers and educational services professionals from the Brick Township School District were recognized as they were selected to be the Governor’s Edu -

The Governor’s Educator of the Year Program acknowledges educators who have gone above and beyond for their students. The school community is asked to nominate teachers and educational services professionals starting from November. Nominees are evaluated based on a rubric, and then are selected in December.

“The program recognizes excellence, creates a sense of pride, and brings public attention to the work of outstanding educators,” Director of Curriculum and Instruction Alyce Anderson said. “We (Educators - See Page 4)

Local Boy’s Journey With Rare Epilepsy Offers Hope to Others

By Stephanie Faughnan

TOMS RIVER - Silverton residents Kristy and Jeremy Salkewicz were on top of the world when they brought their firstborn home from the hospital eight years ago. The couple instantly fell in love with James and were overjoyed and relieved to see he appeared to be a big healthy baby.

Despite their growing adoration for their son, Kristy and Jeremy acknowledge that their feeling of ease was brief. Within three weeks of bringing James home, the firsttime parents began to worry that something just wasn’t right.

“Everything was perfect,” recalled Kristy. “And I suddenly noticed that James’ lips were a slight greyish color. I almost felt it was something only a new mother would notice.”

Kristy shared her observations with a nurse (Epilepsy - See Page 6)

Poster Contest Winners Promote Fire Safety

─Photo courtesy Brick Fire Bureau The Fire Prevention Poster Contest winners were recognized at a recent Township Council meeting.

By Alyssa Riccardi

BRICK – Out of nearly 700 submissions, 22 students were selected as winners of the 20222023 Fire Prevention Poster Contest.

Each year, the contest begins at the local level and is sponsored by the Brick Bureau of Fire Safety and Brick School District. After (Fire - See Page 9)